Take Me Home (The Heartbreak Brothers Book 1)

Oh small town romances always get me all riled up because you know something is always bound to happen that the whole town will eventually find out, especially if they are well kept secrets!

Maddie is Ashleigh’s younger sister who has always had a crush on Gray. Gray and Ashleigh dated when they were young teens but that was young love and well things change and Grayson got an opportunity of a lifetime in L.A. so he left to pursue his dream of becoming a singer/songwriter.

But when Gray returns home for a few months to rest after a long winded tour he finds himself at peace and not having the paparazzi or fans swarming him. He also finds himself attracted to Maddie, non other than his ex-girlfriend’s little sister.

When Gray and Maddie start spending time together they find they have this ease and no-judgment zone kind of friendship that instantly turns into more. Gray finds himself really attracted to Maddie and not only because she’s beautiful from the outside but also from the inside and she actually see’s him for himself and not for the rockstar that he is.

Now, the complication of having Ashleigh find out about Maddie and Gray is going to be the challenge (or so we thought) until something comes out in the light about what happened to Maddie when she was in school up in New York that she has tried so hard to erase and make sure no one ever finds out. After dating Gray and Gray having an interview with a magazine, it seemed like that was the perfect opportunity for this secret to come out.

Now Maddie is going to be the talk of the town and that’s the last thing she wanted. Can Gray and Maddie survive this scandal or will their love be broken forever!

This was a really cute small town kind of insta-love book that had me swooning. Gray was not only the perfect rockstar but he was also the perfect gentleman that just is too irresistible.

This is a great story with rockstar Gray and small town girl Maddie. These two people same unlikely to be attracted to each other but they actually fit perfectly together. Enjoyed reading about them personally and how their relationship developed. Loved their story and all the characters in their life.

Gray was a famous musician who hasn’t been home in 10 years because of his strained relationship with his father. When his sister Becca called to inform him of their father being sick he promised her he would come home. When he arrived in his hometown he went to explore and decided to stop at the diner. While there he was immediately drawn to someone and couldn’t stay away from her. When Gray found out Maddie’s true identity he continued to proposition her despite her being his ex-girlfriend’s sister.

Maddie had gone through a difficult point in her life. A time she wanted to forget and didn’t want to share with Gray until she had no other option. They both were looking for acceptance in their own way.

I wished it would have been addressed Ashleigh embellishing her conversations with Gray and Maddie. She tried to portray herself with a high status hoping Gray would care and he didn’t.

Overall, this book was a pleasant read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

As with every Carrie Elks book I’ve read this absolutely draws you in right from the start, with characters you’ll love and a story that has you gripped.
From the start we know Maddie pursued her music talent by going away to college but what we dont know is why she came back to her small town home after only a year until much later in the story. She is feisty, witty and endearing, but seems to be beholden to her sister for something.
Enter Gray, her sister’s ex-boyfriend who left town years before to further his career as a rockstar and made it big time.
Maddie and Gray hit it off before Gray knows who Maddie is – she was after all only Ash’s 14yo younger sister when he last saw her – but even when he finds out..well the heart wants what the heart wants !!
Maddie tries to keep her ever growing feelings for Gray hidden, after all he’ll be heading back out of town soon.
Of course in a small town hiding something isnt as easy as that and the gossips soon find out causing a rift between Maddie and her sister.
I really disliked Ashleigh but eventually she came good and whilst she was definitely selfish to start with I think her underlying intention was good.
I love Maddie’s friends Becca (Gray’s sister) and Laura and as always with Carrie these friendships and the lives that her stories entwine around leave you wanting more.
Gray’s three brothers make a couple brief appearances in the story ..they’re fun and the banter between the four ‘heartbreak brother’ and also sister Becca is heartwarming as the connection is strong. I cant wait to find out more about them as this series continues

This may be the best rockstar romance that I’ve read. It really goes into depth on the notoriety side, plus the small town hometown side. The characters were amazing and the way it all was put together with outside influences, and their pasts, and their families and friends. Truly, it was well done. There were some steamy scenes.

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I absolutely love a rock star romance and when I heard that Carrie was writing a new series featuring one as the main character, I just had to sign up to get to be one of the first to read it. Well I can tell you now that Gray and Maddie’s story is up there amongst some of the best ones that I have ever read. It’s the kind of story that automatically draws you in, it has drama in abundance to keep you as the reader interested in its characters and a dreamy romance that every girl can only ever dream about.

This was such an easy read for me as the story flowed so well and as always with this authors writing, I never felt disappointed in which way the storyline played out. It took its characters through a lot of emotional turmoil and made them go through life changes they didn’t know they were looking for.

This book was addictive reading and as the start of this brilliant new series, i’m really looking forward to reading many more books to come.

This story is very well-written, with twists and turns that leave you captivated and entertained. The plot was crafted well and the characters were built with a passion that is not easily found in novels these days. I would happily recommend this book to my fellow romance readers.

What a wonderful start to this series – it has a small town setting, romance, a rock star, family dynamics, humor, tears of joy, and friendship.

Gray is a rock star who on the surface seems to have it all – fame, fortune, a successful tour. At the end of his tour, he finds himself burned out. So he returns to his hometown for his youngest brother’s birthday, to relax, and to see how his father is doing after his hospitalization. Although Gray and his father don’t have the best relationship, in talking with other Gray finds that there is more to his father than he knew.

Maddie is the younger sister of a girl Gray dated while in high school. Loved the scene in the diner when he saw her for the first time since his return home and how she helped to “rescue” him from the young girls that had gathered at the church. As we learn, Maddie has something that happened in her past that she’s tried to keep buried. However, the secret comes out when it becomes know that Maddie and Gray are dating.

There were so many heartwarming moments in this story and I did shed a few tears. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

Great story. Gray came home to see his family after a very tiring tour. He was a rock star but was a little tired of the grind. He meets Maddy, who happens to be his ex’s little sister. There are quite a few twists and turns as they get to know each other. I loved how protective Gray was of her. Grays brothers and sister are very close to each other but not their father. The story tells a little about that. The characters were great and the story kept me from putting down my kindle all day until I finished it. I highly recommend

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A man returning to family and a woman fleeing her past: heartfelt

Another fabulous romance from Carrie Elks! Great backstory for leads waitress Maddie and Gray, the oldest of the four Hartson/Heartbreak brothers. Gray’s troubled relationship with his father and Maddie’s reasons for her abrupt break with college added drama, as did the complications of Gray’s fame as a Grammy-winning singer/musician/songwriter and his romantic history with Maddie’s older sister.

This small town setting has the requisite supply of gossips and frustrated mean girls, but it’s also got friendly natives, fireflies, soft quiet nights and a pile of childhood memories. With medium heat, dabs of situational humor, a good crew of secondary characters, some snappy dialogue and a very sympathetic couple, this was a lovely story to escape the grim developments in real life.

One thing I really like about the author’s writing: she gets to the point and does not wallow in extensive introspection or irrelevant rambles that don’t further the plot. And Maddie grows in her confidence and gets pretty good at facing conflict and fighting her own battles. Hurrah!

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.